Southwest Virginia Community College
PT Career Coach - Ridgeview High School
🇺🇸 Tazewell, VA
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $21 per Hour
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ July 24th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Southwest Virginia Community College is hiring a PT Career Coach - Ridgeview High School. The role involves helping high school students explore career options, plan post-secondary education or training, support dual-enrollment and financial aid applications, and assist with transitioning into career pathways and postsecondary education.
Highlights
- Assist students with career exploration, planning, and assessments.
- Support students in post-secondary academic and training plans.
- Guide students through dual-enrollment, financial aid, and scholarship applications.
- Facilitate students' transition from high school to postsecondary education and workforce.
- Communicate with parents regarding education and career planning.
- Experience working with high school or college-aged students required.
- Strong technology skills and public speaking experience needed.
- Preferred qualifications include VCCS Career Coach Credential and community college experience.
- Hourly compensation of $20.63 per hour, part-time up to 29 hours per week.
- Some travel may be required; no telework option available.
PT Career Coach - Ridgeview High School Full Description
PT Career Coach - Ridgeview High School
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Working Title | PT Career Coach - Ridgeview High School
Role Title | Trainer Instructor II
Role Code | 29112-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 294W0216
Agency | Southwest Virginia Community College
Division | Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location | Tazewell - 185
Hiring Range | $20.63 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday day shift with some evenings required. Up to 29 hours per week.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial, and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.
Southwest Virginia Community College is looking for a part-time career coach to serve Ridgeview High School in the Southwest service area.
Virginia Community College System high school career coaches are community college employees who are based in local high schools to help high school students define their career aspirations and to learn about community college and other postsecondary programs. These programs may include apprenticeships and workforce training as well as other opportunities that can help students achieve their educational and financial goals.
The fundamental purpose of the VCCS career coach program is to empower students to make informed decisions about their career and educational plans and to prepare students for success in postsecondary education and training. While the day-to-day functions of a career coach vary, major responsibilities include:
Assisting students with career exploration, career plans, and career assessments, Assisting students with post-secondary academic and/or training plans, Assisting students with activities related to successful movement into a career pathway and post-secondary education, Assisting students with dual-enrollment application and advisement, Assisting students with financial aid/scholarship applications, Easing the transition of students from high schools to postsecondary education and the skilled workforce, Assisting student with experiential learning opportunities, Communicating with parents regarding postsecondary education and career planning
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
• Experience working with high school or college aged student
• Strong comfort level with technology in the workplace
• Experience with public speaking and/or giving presentations
• Demonstrated familiarity with career exploration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Considerations
• Experience assisting students with college/job applications and financial aid
• VCCS Career Coach Credential
• Experience in a community college setting
• Experience using a case management system
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Some travel may be required.
Role Title | Trainer Instructor II
Role Code | 29112-SW
FLSA | Nonexempt
Pay Band | 04
Position Number | 294W0216
Agency | Southwest Virginia Community College
Division | Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location | Tazewell - 185
Hiring Range | $20.63 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time | Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday day shift with some evenings required. Up to 29 hours per week.
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial, and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.
Southwest Virginia Community College is looking for a part-time career coach to serve Ridgeview High School in the Southwest service area.
Virginia Community College System high school career coaches are community college employees who are based in local high schools to help high school students define their career aspirations and to learn about community college and other postsecondary programs. These programs may include apprenticeships and workforce training as well as other opportunities that can help students achieve their educational and financial goals.
The fundamental purpose of the VCCS career coach program is to empower students to make informed decisions about their career and educational plans and to prepare students for success in postsecondary education and training. While the day-to-day functions of a career coach vary, major responsibilities include:
Assisting students with career exploration, career plans, and career assessments, Assisting students with post-secondary academic and/or training plans, Assisting students with activities related to successful movement into a career pathway and post-secondary education, Assisting students with dual-enrollment application and advisement, Assisting students with financial aid/scholarship applications, Easing the transition of students from high schools to postsecondary education and the skilled workforce, Assisting student with experiential learning opportunities, Communicating with parents regarding postsecondary education and career planning
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
• Experience working with high school or college aged student
• Strong comfort level with technology in the workplace
• Experience with public speaking and/or giving presentations
• Demonstrated familiarity with career exploration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Considerations
• Experience assisting students with college/job applications and financial aid
• VCCS Career Coach Credential
• Experience in a community college setting
• Experience using a case management system
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | No
Required Travel | Some travel may be required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | WGE_2649P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 07/23/2025
Job Close Date | 08/06/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.sw.edu
Contact Name | HR
Email | hr@sw.edu
Phone Number | 276-964-7333
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/87100
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 07/23/2025
Job Close Date | 08/06/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Agency Website | www.sw.edu
Contact Name | HR
Email | hr@sw.edu
Phone Number | 276-964-7333
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/87100
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you either reside in Virginia or are you available to work onsite at a college location in Virginia?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy
- Writing Sample
- Other Document
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certificate
- Video
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- PDF Portfolio or Website
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- Sample Lesson Plan
- Sample Syllabus
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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